Applicants applying via the apprenticeship route must be employed and have full agreement from their employer.
Applicants are screened using a values based recruitment process that builds upon and enhances an already robust application and selection process. All applicants will undertake a face-to-face interview with members of the programme team and clinical partners. Service users are involved in setting interview questions for each field.
Apprentice selection is managed in collaboration with the Central Apprenticeship Hub.
Applicants for the apprenticeship route should demonstrate evidence of:
- Values in accordance with The Code.
- Capability to learn behaviours in accordance with The Code.
- GCSE profile – grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or Level 2 functional skills in Mathematics and English will be considered as an alternative to GCSE Maths and English as specified by ESFA.
- 104 -120 UCAS Tariff points – depending on field applied for, to include 64 UCAS Tariff points from 2 A Levels. General Studies is not accepted. Health or Science profile is preferred, but not essential.
- Evidence of academic study within the last 5 years.
Other qualifications will be considered including:
- Extended BTEC in a science or health-related subject.
- Access to Higher Education Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction including 15 level 3 credits in Science or Social sciences.
- Extended Science Foundation Degree.
- Other relevant non-traditional criteria are considered on an individual basis.
Experienced Health Care Professionals – shortened degree apprenticeship
GCSE's: GCSE grade C/4 (or equivalent) in mathematics and English or Functional skills level 2 mathematics and English will be considered as an alternative.
Foundation degree: Completed a relevant FdSc programme leading to Assistant Practitioner/Nursing Associate status (or equivalent).
Experience: 750 – 1150 hours in a relevant clinical practice.
Evidence of learning within the last five years.
